Burying Indiana Jones

Plus: Trump’s brazen and breathtaking defense; Deborah Levy’s search for a major female character; and Ayo Edebiri, the star of “The Bear.” View in browser | Update your preferences Sunday, June 18, 2023 Cultural Comment Burying Indiana Jones Now that the dashing archeologist is headed for the pop-cultural museum, should we celebrate his legacy or say good riddance? By Christopher Heaney News Desk Comment Trump’s Brazen and Breathtaking Defense The former President claims that if he just calls a document personal—whether it plausibly is or is not—no one can even question him about it. By Amy Davidson Sorkin Our Columnists Why Isn’t Joe Biden Getting More Credit for a Big Drop in Inflation? Throughout the past year, the rate at which prices are rising has fallen dramatically, but public perceptions are lagging. By John Cassidy Editor’s Picks The New Yorker Interview Deborah Levy’s Search for a Major Female Character The British writer, whose eighth novel, “August Blue,” was published this month, talks about mothers, lovers, and the drama of the split self. By Katy Waldman Profiles Pilvi Takala and the Art of Awkwardness The Finnish artist is quietly taking notes as the people around her lose their shit. By Lauren Collins Culture Dept. Persons of Interest Ayo Edebiri’s Journey from an “Uncomfortable Child” to a Star of “The Bear” By her mid-twenties, she had written for such comedies as “Big Mouth” and “Dickinson.” Then she made the leap to the screen. By Coralie Kraft Culture Desk The Things We Carry Sometimes, now as parents, we say things and only a while later realize that it was an echo of our parents, from decades before. By Jon Adams and Tienlon Ho Poems “Visitation” “My grandmother died the day / the missionaries came for our souls.” By Elisa Gonzalez Poems “Litter for the Taking” “My dream life started in L.A.’s concrete world.” By Garrett Hongo Sale in The New Yorker Store! Enjoy 15% off using the code DAD15 at checkout through June 18th. Fun & Games Dept. Name Drop Play the Quiz Can you guess the notable person in six clues or fewer? By Will Nediger Cryptic Crossword The Cryptic Puzzle Legendary princess and prosecutor protecting capital: nine letters. By Neville Fogarty Daily Shouts The Life of an Introvert Parent Now I don’t even have the option of pretending I want to be social. By Lawrence Lindell Cartoons from the Issue Cartoons from the Issue Funny drawings from this week’s magazine. Thanks for reading. Let us know your thoughts about today’s edition. Plus, browse more newsletters and invite a friend to sign up for The Daily. You’re receiving this e-mail because you signed up for The Daily from The New Yorker. Manage your preferences | View our Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Copyright © Condé Nast 2023. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.